Francis "Edwin" Russ

Mr. Francis "Edwin" Russ, Jr. age 77, of Orlando passed away Sunday, December 18, 2016 at Florida Hospital East Orlando. Mr. Russ was born on April 24, 1939 in Brooker to the late Francis Edwin Russ, Sr. and Elsie Lois (Howard) Russ. Edwin was a Green Beret and served during the Vietnam War. Prior to retirement he was a supervisor in international flights for the Greater Orlando Aviation/ the Orlando International Airport. He enjoyed watching old movies and loved his dogs and cats. Following retirement he enjoyed motorcycle riding with his old Army buddies. He is survived by his sister and brother-in-law Glenda and Arnold Messer of Starke. The family will receive friends at the DEWITT C. JONES CHAPEL of Jones-Gallagher Funeral Home on Thursday, December 22, 2016 from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM with funeral services beginning at 4 oclock. Arrangements are by JONES-GALLAGHER FUNERAL HOME OF STARKE 904-964-6200 www.jonesgallagherfh.com. Viewing Thursday, December 22, 2016 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Service Thursday, December 22, 2016 4:00 PM - DeWitt C. Jones Chapel 620 Nona Street Starke FL 32091 US Funeral Home Jones - Gallagher Funeral Home - Starke 620 E. Nona Street Starke FL - 32091 US (904) 964-6200